Trains from Accrington
to Cathays
From £100.00
Accrington to Cathaysby train on average takes 4 hrs 39 mins
Accrington to Cathays one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £100.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 60 minutes
- First train leaves Accrington at 06:23
- Last train leaves Accrington at 18:23
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Accrington to Cathays train times
| Last updated: 14:06:45
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14:12 Accrington On Time | 19:37 Cathays On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 5h 25m, 4 changes | ||
15:23 Accrington Canceled | 20:02 Cathays Canceled | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 4h 39m, 3 changes | ||
16:23 Accrington On Time | 21:08 Cathays On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 4h 45m, 3 changes | ||
17:23 Accrington On Time | 22:07 Cathays On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 4h 44m, 3 changes | ||
18:23 Accrington On Time | 23:43 Cathays On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 5h 20m, 3 changes |
Accrington facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Waiting shelter on platforms
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsYes
These toilets are available during booking office opening hours
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi FiNo
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- Rail replacement locations
Eagle Street, next to entrance to station carpark.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
These toilets are available during booking office opening hours
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0800 200 6060 - Operator NameNorthern
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces33
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces6
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces32
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- Location
Within station, next to ticket office
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:40 to 15:00
Sun 09:05 to 17:05 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Ticket machine is on Platform 2 near the foot bridge
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
- Platform 1: , step free access from Paxton Street, up steep 50m ramp with handrail or past the car park and a shallower ramp.
- Platform 2: step free access up gently sloping footpath from Eagle Street.
- Ticket office is on Blackburn platform, with stepped footbridge between platforms comprising of 24 steps up and 25 steps down with rest platforms.
Extensive walking distance between the two platforms in excess of 400m
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
There is not a station wheelchair at this location
Cathays facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator or the ticket vending machine.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for AW
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is on Park Place, near the Student Union.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 - AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
Yes - from help point - Information Services Open
Please use the Help Point for information when the ticket office is closed; information is available 24hrs a day.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens - Customer Help PointsYes
On the Pontypridd bound platform.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces30
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
15 Sheffield stands providing for up to 30 bicycles in an area, located to the south of the footbridge which crosses the railway.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
03333 211202
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help AvailableYes
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours.
The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesCardiff CentralCardiff Queen Street
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
Category B2.
While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Wheelchairs are available during ticket office opening hours.
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